Ahead, check out the shows that paved the way forFamily Guy.
There’s even a nod toCatfish.
Seinfeldwas a show about nothing and perhaps no episode exemplifies that more than this one.

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It sounds absurd on paper but so do all of the show’s best episodes.
Atlanta,“B.A.N.”
File this under Bottle Episodes That Probably Cost More Than Standard Episodes.

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It’s also the perfect example of the way that today’s connection shows are changing the mold entirely.
It spans a matter of months in just 22 minutes, giving tiny snapshots into their fights.
One of the bestMad Menepisodes of all time.

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Both Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss submitted “The Suitcase” as consideration for their Emmy nominations.

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